Posts Tagged ‘strawberries’

Spring has sprung and the rhubarb is in full season! Yipee!! I love me a crisp as it’s healthier than pie, tasty and if done right, gluten-free! so have at it folks, make one today for the ones you love!

Chia seeds are the latest super food! They are touted to stabilize blood sugar levels, support a healthy heart, give you energy and wait for it…boost your metabolism! What are you waiting for, get on the bandwagon! I’m loving them! Here’s a recipe for a tasty, healthy and seasonal treat! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

10 oz bag of baby spinach washed

1 pint of fresh local strawberries

1 cup of pecans toasted (halves)

130g pkg of goats’ cheese or goat’s feta crumbles

2 tbsp. chia seeds

1/2 cup vinegar (either apple cider or balsamic)

1/4 cup olive oil

2-4 tbsp. agave or maple syrup

1-2 tsp of Dijon or grain mustard

Directions:

In your fanciest glass bowl, place the spinach, berries and pecans. Top with the crumbled goat’s cheese.

For your dressing, mix the remaining ingredients and serve with the salad or toss with the salad right before service.

It’s strawberry season so you might as well take full advantage and use them up! This dressing would go great on a spinach salad dressed with sunflower seeds, strawberry slices, goat’s cheese and perhaps some yellow peppers! Feel free to free style with different greens, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, nuts, fruit of choice or even cheese of your choice!